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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWho was Minnesota's first public school teacher?Alexander RamseyHarriet BishopHans MattsonElizabeth Ann Seton
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhich branch of government makes laws?Executive BranchLegislative BranchJudicial BranchTree Branch
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWho was the first state governor of Minnesota?Alexander RamseyHenry SibleyChief Little CrowFather Louis Hennepin
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhat year did Minnesota become a state?1818184818581958
- 5. Multiple ChoiceHow many people needed to live in an area before it could apply for statehood?6,00010,00060,000100,000
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhich was NOT an advantage of becoming a state?More independenceRaising money (taxes)Free rides on railroadsHaving a national voice
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhen did the population of MN shift from Native Americans to European Americans?1650s1750s1850s1950s
- 8. Multiple ChoiceBefore the 1800s people traveled by...foot & canoeCanoe & SteamboatSteamboat & StagecoachStagecoach & Ox Cart
- 9. Multiple ChoiceIn the late 1800's travel by _________ became popular because it was faster and safer than other modes of travel.oxcartstagecoachsteamboatcanoe
- 10. Multiple ChoiceMinnesota became a territory in:1649174918491949
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWho was the governor of MN TERRITORY?Henry SibleyAlexander RamseyPresident LincolnPresident Jefferson
- 12. Multiple ChoiceMany people moved to MN from which of the following European countries during the late 1800s & early 1900sNigeriaSpainColumbiaSweden
- 13. Multiple ChoiceThis branch of gov't includes the president, vice president & cabinet members who advise the president.legislativeexecutivejudicial
- 14. Multiple Choice
This branch of gov't makes sure that laws are fair.
legislative
executive
judicial
state
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is NOT an advantage of Minnesota becoming a state?ability to control its own financesability to deal with companies like the railroadsability to make treaties with the Indiansmore influence in national affairs
- 16. Multiple Choice
Which is NOT a reason people left Europe in the mid 1800s?
too crowded - no land left
famine
war
lack of jobs
too many jobs
- 17. Multiple Choice
In what year did European Americans outnumber American Indians in MN?
1840
1849
1860
1855
- 18. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is an advantage of becoming a territory? Check all that apply.
Create a legislature to make laws
No advantage
Could have our own military
Send a delegate to Congress
Be able to create a court system
- 19. Multiple Choice
What year did the Dakota sign the treaties of Traverse des Sioux and Mendota
1951
1849
1851
1776
- 20. Multiple Choice
Which of the following would NOT be an accurate description of early St. Paul?
Muddy and bumpy roads
Many families with children
Mostly men
Buildings were mostly log huts
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